Interview Thank You Letters

THANK YOU LETTERS After an interview, you should send a handwritten or typed thank-you letter or note to the interviewer. The thank you letter or note should be, if possible, written the same day as your interview. Remember to make a copy of the letter or note for your job search files. You should also send a thank you letter or note to those in your network of friends and co-workers who helped you get an interview. Below is a sample that you can use as a guide. The letter is brief and to the point. Even though each letter is written in response to a specific activity, it is helpful to practice composing thank you letters. Date: Your Name Address City, State Zip Code Interviewer’s Name, Job Title Name of Department/Company Company Address City, State Zip Code Greetings: (Dear __________): Thank you for the time you spent discussing the computer programmer position with me. I enjoyed learning about your company’s plans for future expansion. This position sounds very exciting since it will allow me to use my skills in computer programming and my experience in troubleshooting for your company. I look forward to hearing from you regarding your decision. Sincerely, Your nameWRITING TIPS FOR THANK YOU LETTERS AND NOTES  Make sure that all names are spelled correctly. the addresses for the company and the interviewer(s) are correct. the job titles of the interviewer(s) is/are correct. Writing the Post-Interview Thank-You 1            If several people in a company interview you, send a letter to each person. (Try to change the content a little so all interviewers do not receive the same letter.) Thank the interviewer(s) for their time and for sharing information about the position and the company. Express your interest in the position. Make a note of the time frame the interviewer(s) have said they will use to respond to you concerning outcome of interview Mail completed letter/note day after interview Keep the letter/note to a half page or a page. Do not email your thanks. (You should not email unless you have permission to do so.) Use same quality paper as résumé. Type, if your handwriting is not legible. Check for errors and content. Have a friend or relative proof your work for accuracy and content. Use blue or black ink--never pencil--for a handwritten note. Writing the Post-Interview Thank-You 2